Dhaka, March 9 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Kuwait to invest in a joint venture to establish a crude oil refinery in Bangladesh.

He made the call during a courtesy meeting with Ali Tunyan Abdul Wahab Hamadah, Kuwait's newly appointed ambassador to Dhaka, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Sunday, the Chief Advisor's Office said in a statement.

During the discussion, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade and economic ties. They explored opportunities for increased cooperation in investment, energy, food security, and migrant welfare.

They also emphasised expanding collaboration in renewable energy projects.

Welcoming the ambassador, the chief advisor highlighted the longstan...